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Country Retreat, An Amateur Astronomer's Dream

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Interior
Living area
Private kitchen
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Explore the area

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Swoope, VA
  • Popular LocationGeorge Washington National Forest4 min drive
  • Popular LocationAmerican Shakespeare Center22 min drive
  • Popular LocationMary Baldwin College22 min drive
  • AirportWeyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional)43 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Country Retreat, An Amateur Astronomer's Dream

Baldwin Farm is located in the central Shenandoah Valley, the house is a three-bedroom, two-bath modern country home framed with a large sitting porch looking out on the Alleghany mountains. It is the perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle.

The mattresses are brand new pillowtops with all new bedding so you can have a comfortable, restful sleep.
Pastoral setting. Outside Middlebrook, VA, the house is the center of a working farm. The property sits in a natural bowl with progressively rising hills culminating in the foothills of the nearby mountains. Mark the passage of time as the light descends the slopes in the morning and ascends later and finally gives way to the starry night after the sunset.
Contemplative. Sitting off a country road, quiet solitude with some country noise should be expected at Baldwin Farm. Get out, walk around the farm, and experience a simple, slower pace. Watch the cattle graze while looking out over pastureland framed by the mountains. On clear nights, enjoy a view of the starry night sky that one can only get in a relatively light free environment.
Meditative atmosphere. Sit on the large covered porch and listen to the wind chimes or gaze out the large picture window in the living room while contemplating the foothills of the Alleghany mountains, verdant in the spring and summertime, cloaked in color in the fall.
Location, Location, Location
Located 15 minutes from Staunton; 30 minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway, the George Washington National Forest; less than an hour to Lexington, Harrisonburg, Charlottesville, and Bath and Highland Counties.

Property manager

Harry and Susan Baldwin
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please remove your shoes in the house, and please wipe your dogs feet.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

About the area

Swoope

Located in Swoope, this vacation home is in a rural area. The Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Plumb House Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at All's Well Massage Studio and Rockbridge Vineyard. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Swoope, VA

What's nearby

  • George Washington National Forest - 4 min drive
  • American Shakespeare Center - 22 min drive
  • Mary Baldwin College - 22 min drive
  • Frontier Culture Museum - 24 min drive
  • Wintergreen Resort - 56 min drive

Getting around

  • Staunton Station - 21 min drive
  • Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 20 min drive
  • Arby's - 17 min drive
  • Edelweiss Restaurant - 17 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janet N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming home; beautiful scenery
A little slice of heaven if you enjoy nature. We are typically on the move every day but chose to just sit on the porch for an entire day out of the 3 we were in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betsy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful scenery
Wonderful place of inspiring views🌄
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place In The Country
Harry and Susan are wonderful hosts, very responsive to questions and flexible. If you are looking for a place with a lot of peace and quiet with room for your pets to roam this might be the place for you. Living area is very spacious and there was nothing that we needed that was not in the home. From rocking on the front porch to watching the multitude of birds in the garden it was a very relaxing week for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another relaxing stay
Peace and quiet - just what we needed. Well equipped (including towels to wipe muddy paws!). Two yards for the pup to run in (she is still not sure what to make of the cattle), Not too from from Staunton - nice downtown.. Take your pup to: In Staunton - Ox-Eye wine tasting and Cider from Mars both let your pup join you inside. Redbeard Brewing has tables in back (walk through the pup) Waynesboro - try Seven Arrows brewing on your way back from Shenandoah Park - pups are allowed indoors, great beer selection and a small (but great!) food selection - ask for a doggie hot dog or chicken!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jake H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding home away from home
The house/property is well-equipped and the hosts are great too. Communication was easy. Me and my dog had a fantastic week here. We needed a breath of fresh air and a change of pace from the city life and this is exactly what we got. I will bring family and friends here again in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

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Hosted by Harry and Susan Baldwin

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